Kellerhals Carrard advises Joker Entertainment on sale transaction
Kellerhals Carrard advised Swiss toy manufacturer Joker Entertainment on its sale to Cra-Z-Art.
The context
Kerzers-based Joker specialises in the development and manufacture of innovative toy compounds. The company’s portfolio includes the popular “Slimy” brand. Its distribution spans over 70 countries worldwide.
In connection with the transaction, the Swiss company has been acquired by Cra-Z-Art, an American manufacturer active across the toy, activity, art, and school supply industries.
Kellerhals Carrard represented the sellers through successful completion of the deal.
The team
Corporate and M&A Partner Marc Hanslin (pictured) guided the Kellerhals Carrard throughout the transaction, working alongside Sebastian Müller, Irena Situm, Kathy Xu and Nora Attari (all Corporate/M&A). Tax partners Christian Witschi and Michèle Remund also contributed to the effort, as well as attorney Kevin MacCabe (financing) and counsel Stefanie Karlen (regulatory and Anti-Trust).
